Business Development Manager, FleetTesla Motors

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European Fleet Manager

About Tesla

Palo Alto, California-based Tesla Motors designs and manufactures Electrical Vehicles and EV powertrain components. Tesla's goal is to produce a full range of electric cars from sports cars to mass-market vehicles and we are determined to decrease the cost of electric vehicles. We have designed, produced and delivered Tesla Roadsters to customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Model S, the world's first premium electric sedan is now being rolled out world-wide.

The Role

The European Fleet Manager will be the primary interface between the European Head Office, defined preferred partners and the facilities North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for influencing the behaviour and actions of these defined preferred partners to support and actively sell Tesla fleet products, achieving company goals about sales volumes within a set budget. The European Fleet Manager will report into the European Director Retail.

Monitor and recommend usage of the Corporate Demonstrator fleet to maximise exposure, sales and brand awareness.

Work with other departments to implement the overall business plan.

Ensure Business KPI's are met at all times including KPI's related to forecasting and stock levels.

Develop, maintain and publish a suite of accurate and timely sales reports.

Ensure formal and informal communication takes place with the Brand Controllers at all times, ensuring monetary controls, audit process and timescales are kept.

Have input and ownership of all Fleet Marketing Campaigns, whether strategic, quarterly or tactical.

Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge in respect of all vehicles, business finance products and services, processes and promotions.

Conduct competitor analysis on a regular basis.

Propose any new customer opportunity and manage the process of proposal to approval of this opportunity.

Work on the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Requirements

Strong team-player.

Excellent Communication and relationship management skills, both oral and written.

Strong influencing skills required.

Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, relevant experience.

Fluency in English required. Additional European languages preferred.

Tesla Motors is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, colour, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, present or past history of mental disability, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law. A EU passport or work permit is required for this position.